is the stock market open on columbus day: trending now

Is the Stock Market Open on Columbus Day? Trading Hours and Schedule Guide

Yes, the major U.S. stock markets are open on Columbus Day (also observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day).

Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq operate during normal market hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, including pre-market and after-hours trading sessions.

Columbus Day Financial Market Overview

• U.S. Stock Exchanges (NYSE & Nasdaq): Open. Equity and ETF trading proceeds as usual under regular trading hours.

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• U.S. Bond Market: Closed. Fixed-income markets (including Treasury and municipal bonds) follow the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) holiday recommendations and do not trade.

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• Commercial Banks & Federal Reserve: Closed. Because Columbus Day is an official federal holiday, the Federal Reserve and most physical bank branches are closed, meaning electronic wire transfers and settlement processes may experience a one-day delay.

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• Futures & Commodities: Generally open, though certain contracts and electronic sessions on platforms like the CME Globex may operate on modified trading schedules.

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While federal agencies and bond desks take the day off, equity investors can buy and sell stocks normally throughout the full trading day.